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Dacoplice 30mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells.


There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.


Benefits of Dacoplice Tablet

In Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer, and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Dacoplice 30mg Tablet helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine, and discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Avoid drinking alcohol while being treated with this drug and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Dacoplice Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dacoplice

  • Increased glucose level in blood
  • Decreased calcium level in blood
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Dry skin
  • Decreased appetite
  • Lymphopenia
  • Constipation
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Rash
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss
  • Cough
  • Low albumin level in blood
  • Paronychia

How to use Dacoplice Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dacoplice 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Dacoplice Tablet works

Dacoplice 30mg Tablet inhibits a protein, human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER), which may cause cancer cells to grow more quickly and spread to other parts of the body. This may help in limiting the spread of cancer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dacoplice 30mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dacoplice 30mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Dacoplice 30mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Dacoplice 30mg Tablet is recommended.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Before taking Dacoplice 30mg Tablet, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications that you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.).
  • After starting your treatment with Dacoplice 30mg Tablet you may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with colds. Report fever or any other signs of infection immediately to your doctor.
  • Drink at least two to three quarts of fluid every day, unless you are instructed otherwise.
  • To reduce nausea, take antinausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
  • To help treat/prevent mouth sores, use a soft toothbrush and rinse your mouth at least 3 times a day with saline water.
  • Eat foods that may help reduce diarrhea and take adequate rest.
  • Before taking Dacoplice 30mg Tablet, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications that you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.).
  • After starting your treatment with Dacoplice 30mg Tablet you may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with colds. Report fever or any other signs of infection immediately to your doctor.
  • Drink at least two to three quarts of fluid every day, unless you are instructed otherwise.
  • To reduce nausea, take antinausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
  • To help treat/prevent mouth sores, use a soft toothbrush and rinse your mouth at least 3 times a day with saline water.
  • Eat foods that may help reduce diarrhea and take adequate rest.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Quinazolines derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors

Interaction with drugs

Taking Dacoplice with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Cimetidine may reduce blood levels of Dacomitinib. To take Cimetidine, ensure a gap of at least 6 hours before or 10 hours after taking Dacomitinib.
Famotidine may reduce blood levels of Dacomitinib. To take Famotidine, ensure a gap of at least 6 hours before or 10 hours after taking Dacomitinib.
Famotidine may reduce blood levels of Dacomitinib. To take Famotidine, ensure a gap of at least 6 hours before or 10 hours after taking Dacomitinib.
Nizatidine may reduce blood levels of Dacomitinib. To take Nizatidine, ensure a gap of at least 6 hours before or 10 hours after taking Dacomitinib.
Ranitidine may reduce blood levels of Dacomitinib. To take Ranitidine, ensure a gap of at least 6 hours before or 10 hours after taking Dacomitinib.

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Country of origin: Germany
Expires on or after: September, 2028

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